This study examined the impact of date of
feedlot placement on feed conversion, daily
gain, and death loss. Results indicated that
heifers placed on feed from September to
December required more feed per pound of
gain, ...

Analysis of 10 years of closeouts from a
western Kansas feedlot demonstrated that steer
performance exhibits significant seasonal
variation. Steers weighing 700 to 800 lb when
placed on feed in September through ...